MAY
Padstow Obby Oss
Call it another May day celebration but the ‘Obby ‘Oss festival at Padstow has a history that some say can be traced back to the early 1800s. Others claim it to be four thousand years old. Whatever the origins there is little dispute the festival is the perfect way to welcome the summer season. Padstow natives return to the town of their birth and dress in white. Each family cheers on one of two hobby horse (‘Obby ‘Oss) mascots, either the original Red or the peaceful Blue. A procession follows the Obby Oss through town to the richly decorated May Pole where accordions and drums accompany keep the beat
2nd May 2011
Website: www.padstow.com
Helston Flora Day
The Flora Day celebrates the arrival of spring and takes place around the streets of Helston in Cornwall. Highlights include the Early Morning Dance, Hal-an-Tow, the Children’s Dance, the Ancient Furry Dance and Evening Dance.
8th May 2011
Website: www.helstonfloraday.org.uk
Daphne du Maurier Festival
Annual Arts & Literature Festival in memory of Daphne du Maurier, who lived & wrote in the area. A 10-day, sparkling mix – National & International Stars, literary talks, guided walks & cruises, drama, community events & free entertainment!
12th May to 21st May2011
Website: www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk
Run to the Sun
Run to the Sun is one of the largest custom car, VW and dance festivals in Europe. Run to the Sun is a 3 day event spread over 2 sites in Newquay.
27th May to 30th May 2011
Website: www.runtothesun.co.uk
Fal River Festival
The Fal River Festival is all about celebrating life on the river Fal in Cornwall. The 9 day festival encompasses over 130 events which range from music and drama, the arts and heritage to rowing races, triathlons and walks.
27th May to 5th June
Website: www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/festival
St Agnes Victorian Fayre
A great day out for all the family with plenty to do for the kids…and big kids too! Lining the temporarily pedestrianized streets are a range of stalls offering a variety of local produce and crafts, refreshments and games.
30th May 2011
Website: www.st-agnes.com/events/
JUNE
Hendra Family Campout
Join the Hendra Holiday Park Family Campout and create wonderful memories for your children in a safe environment with ‘proper’ facilities!
Find a tent, pack up the campervan or hitch up the tourer and head for Hendra on Friday 3rd June for two-nights of traditional camping fun away from the TV and the computer games! The event, over two nights, takes place in a dedicated Campout Field and includes a real campfire, field games like ‘Welly Wanging’ and rounders, fancy dress, face painting, singalongs, train rides, and a ‘cook-your-own’ BBQ.
Arrive from 12pm on Friday 3rd and stay until 4pm on Sunday 5th , enjoy all the facilities of Hendra, events start in the evening so you will have daytimes free to explore the beach or a local attraction!
Webiste: www.hendra-holidays.com
Royal Cornwall Show
A top agricultural show, the Royal Cornwall Show is the county’s biggest annual event and is full of exhibits and activities which offer so much in the way of entertainment, competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in food and farming.
9th June to 11th June
Website: www.royalcornwallshow.org
Charity Japanese Car Show
Charity Japanese Car Show held at Hendra Holiday Park.
11th June to 12th June 2011
Website: www.hendra-holidays.com
Polperro Festival
An annual event with celebrations and activities throughout the week including music, art, drama, morris dancing and more!
17th June to 26th June 2011
Website: www.polperrofestivalsandlights.co.uk
Classic Ford Show
Classic Ford Show Hosted by Duchy Capri Club at Hendra Holiday Park.
24th June to 26th June 2011
Website: www.duchycapriclub.co.uk
Mazey Day
The Golowan festival (Cornish for midsummer) is the festival of St. John and is held in Penzance each year in late June. Although it is an old tradition, it was revived by a group of artists and local schools in 1991 in order to remember the local area heritage. The festival is ten days long, culminating in the Mazey weekend and notably Mazey Day on the Saturday.
25th June 2011
Website: www.golowan.org
Mevagissey Feast Week
This festival dates back to 1754, with events for everyone throughout the week, including fish festival; live music; processions; dancing; choral events; fishing boat race; mini triathlon; fete; carnival and spectacular firework display.
26th June to 2nd July
Website: www.mevagisseyfeastweek.org.uk
JULY
RNAS Culdrose Air Day
Ever dreamt of becoming a pilot? Want to find out what it’s like to sit at the controls of a 15 tonne Helicopter, surrounded by the latest technology, making vital tactical and operational decisions under pressure?
20th July 2011
Website: www.royalnavy.mod.uk
Charlestown Regatta Week
Charlestown Regatta Week includes watersports, games and entertainment. The events raise funds for the people of the village of Charlestown, including the provision of children’s equipment in the Regatta Playing Field.
30th July to 5th August
Website: www.charlestownregatta.co.uk
AUGUST
Boardmasters
Europe’s largest surf, skate and music festival held between Fistral beach and Watergate Bay, Newquay.
10th August to 14th August 2011
Website: www.relentlessboardmasters.com
Newlyn Fish Festival
Celebrate all things fishy in one of Cornwall’s most distinctive and original fishing villages. Satisfy your appetite at the seafood barbeque whilst enjoying the live entertainment and bidding at the seafood auction.
29th August
Website: www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk
SEPTEMBER
Polo On The Beach
Surf meets turf in a reprise of one of the most spectacular beach events ever held.
6th September 2011
Website: www.watergatebay.co.uk/polo
Newquay Fish Festival
The Newquay Fish Festival gives Newquay an opportunity to showcase one of its hidden gems ‘the harbour’. Now in its 9th year the Newquay Fish Festival is one of Cornwall’s most established food and crafts show.
9th September to 11th September 2011
Website: www.newquayfishfestival.co.uk
St Ives September Festival
Live music, live theatre, dance, art, talks, poetry, comedy & cinema crammed into a 15 day action-packed festival. We have artists from all over the world attending, some familiar to the festival and some here for the first time.
10th September to 24th September
Website: www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk
Falmouth Oyster Festival
With cookery demos, oyster and seafood bars, fantastic music line up and more. Timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season, the Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the quality of Cornish seafood.
13th October to 16th September 2011
Website: www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk
Bluegrass Festival
The popular Bluegrass Festival makes a welcome return to Hendra.
16th September to 18th September 2011
Location: Hendra Holiday Park
Phone: 01209 710060
Website: www.cornishbluegrass.co.uk
Cornwall Food & Drink Festival
Three days of action-packed foodie fun for everyone. Come and taste for yourself why Cornwall has one of the finest reputations for food and drink in the whole of the UK.
23rd September to 25th September 2011
Website: www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com
